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AC Milan vs Inter: Champions League – LIVE!
AC and Inter meet in a Milan derby in the Champions League semi-finals at San Siro tonight. The two Italian giants are battling it out to be Serie A’s first finalist since 2017 in one of the most evocative fixtures possible at this stage of Europe’s elite competition.
While this Milan team are somewhat inexperienced on this level, this is still a club who boast a history few can match in this competition. Quite how much that will play into tonight’s game is up for debate of course but Real Madrid have certainly proven precedence means something over the years.
Inter Milan, meanwhile, are the last Italian winners of the European Cup. Under the management of Simone Inzaghi, they have been something of cup specialists and beat their city rivals in the Supercoppa back in January. Follow the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Live updates
Inter team news: Chelsea keen to discuss Andre Onana transfer ahead of talks over Romelu Lukaku
Chelsea will meet Inter Milan next week to discuss Romelu Lukaku’s future and the potential signing of goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Officials will travel to Italy as Chelsea begin to lay the foundations for an overhaul of their squad this summer.
Lukaku is due to return to Chelsea at the end of the season following his loan spell at Inter.
The £97.5million striker wants to remain in Italy but faces a fight to convince the Serie A club to keep him for another season on the current terms of his loan.
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AC Milan transfer news: Serie A giants keen on Reiss Nelson
West Ham and Fulham are among the clubs interested in Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson if he leaves Emirates Stadium this summer.
AC Milan and Brighton have also identified Nelson as a potential transfer target.
The 23-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and is yet to agree a new deal.
Nelson has been at Arsenal since the age of eight and told Standard Sport in November that he wanted to stay.
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Reiss Nelson of Arsenal celebrates victory following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023
/ Getty ImagesSimon Inzaghi insists there are no favourites for the Euro derby
Addressing the unique nature of the game, the Inter boss insists there are no favourites for the tie.
“Matches are all stories in themselves, we know the importance of tomorrow’s game and we want to play it to the best of our ability, knowing that it will be an important step that has to be taken with skill, determination and aggression over 180 minutes.”
Oliver Giroud fires Champions League warning to AC Milan’s rivals
The Frenchman, who won the competition with Chelsea, has warned the rest of the competition not to take the seven-time winners lightly.
“You should never underestimate anyone. At this level the smallest details make the difference. We have the ambition and we want to believe in it, we know we can do it but it will happen step by step. We’ll see what City and Real will do, but at the moment we’re focused on Inter and we just want to win.
“We’re talking about a special club. Last year I couldn’t ask for more than winning the Scudetto. I’m very proud of what we’re doing with this team, with the coach and his staff. It would be deserved, for the commitment we put in and I would be very proud to reach the final. It would be fantastic and I think the fans deserve it.”
Head to head (h2h) history and results
AC Milan wins: 77
Draws: 61
Inter Milan wins: 63
Prediction: Milan to win 2-1
It’s a unique game to predict but the way in which Milan managed to stifle a Napoli team playing some brilliant football was hugely impressive.
AC Milan to win 2-1.
Inter team news: Lukaku to start
For Inter, Milan Skriniar and Robin Gosens are the main fitness concerns and are not expected to feature.
Romelu Lukaku has found form at the right time to put himself into contention to start, likely ahead of Edin Dzeko, who was named on the bench over the weekend.
AC Milan team news: Leao a major worry
AC Milan have been handed a big injury worry after Rafael Leao was forced off during the weekend win over Lazio with a muscle injury. He has undergone a fitness test on the morning of the game.
Alexis Saelemaekers deputised and would likely do so again on Wednesday if required. Elsewhere, Tommaso Pobega is the only other fitness concern.
Where to watch AC Milan vs Inter tonight
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch via the website or app.
Live blog: Follow the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
Welcome
Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of AC Milan vs Inter in the Champions League semi-finals tonight.
A Milan derby is one of the most evocative games in football and San Siro will play host to two over the coming weeks in this most dramatic of final four meetings.
Kick-off is at 8pm BST.
